Blood donation practices and behavioral intentions: A scoping review using the theory of planned behavior
Theory of planned behavior provides a robust framework for understanding blood donation intentions, but augmenting it with moral norms and past behavior may improve the prediction of actual behavior. Interventions should target attitudes, perceived behavioral control, self-efficacy, and supportive social norms, while addressing systemic barriers, to strengthen voluntary donor recruitment and retention.
Authors
- Bisrat Tewelde Gebretsadkan
- Nebebe Demis Baykemagn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9403-6915)
- Berihun Agegn Mengistie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0628-6164)
- Amlaku Nigusie Yirsaw
- Wubet Tazeb Wondie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1522-7905)
- Gebeyehu Lakew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1813-144X)
- Tenagnework Eseyneh Dagnaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7126-0764)
- Astewil Moges Bazezew
- Gebrie Getu Alemu
- Mekuriaw Nibret Aweke
Institutions
- Ambo University (ET)
- Jigjiga University (ET)
- Injibara University (ET)
- Mekelle University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-03-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0333426
- Primary Topic
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00